pod 1 (p d)n. 1. Botany a. A dehiscent fruit of a leguminous plant such as the pea. b. A dry, several-seeded, dehiscent fruit. Also called seedpod. 2. Zoology A protective covering that encases the eggs of some insects and fish. 3. A casing or housing forming part of a vehicle, as: a. A streamlined external housing that encloses engines, machine guns, or fuel. b. Aerospace A detachable compartment on a spacecraft for carrying personnel or instrumentation. 4. Something resembling a pod, as in compactness. v. pod·ded, pod·ding, pods v.intr. 1. To bear or produce pods. 2. To expand or swell like a pod. v.tr. To remove (seeds) from a pod. [Origin unknown.] |
| pod 2 (pd) n. A school of marine mammals, such as seals, whales, or dolphins. See Synonyms at flock1. [Origin unknown.] |
| pod 3 (pd) n. 1. The lengthwise groove in certain boring tools such as augers. 2. The socket for holding the bit in a boring tool. [Origin unknown.] |
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